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Excellence Community Schools

Assistant Principal (CT) SY 25-26 - CT State School Building certificate

Excellence Community Schools, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925


Who We Are Excellence Community Schools (ECS)

is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School. Our Mission and Vision Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers. Who We Need We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success Requirements Qualifications Connecticut State School Building Leadership certification required Masters Degree in Education Leadership or related field Minimum 3 years of previous experience in a leadership role (i.e. Assistant Principal, Dean, Grade Level Leader, etc.) Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience Track record of accomplishment and achievement related to staff and student growth and performance Experience with and commitment to improving the quality of urban education, specifically for scholars who have been traditionally underserved Candidates who do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. Responsibilities Provides instructional and school culture leadership. Collaborates and fosters professional relationships within the school community. Relentless pursuit of excellence in student achievement and conduct, daily classroom instruction and community engagement. Maintains and exemplifies culture of high expectations and accountability for scholarly and professional conduct. Assists in the development and administration of policies dealing with discipline, conduct, and attendance. Assists faculty in the development of effective classroom instruction and management. Assists in curriculum development to meet the needs of all students. Prepares required reports and paperwork such as discipline reports, suspension reports, expulsion paperwork, discrimination complaints, injury reports, parent communications, and other paperwork as assigned. Assists in the selection and development of teaching and other staff. Supervises and evaluates certified, paraprofessional, and support staff as assigned. Assists in supervision of special events including after school programs, Saturday academy, athletics. Assists in the care and management of the building and grounds, furniture, equipment, books, and supplies. Benefits Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Health Insurance, dental, vision & 403b Retirement Plan Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave/Parental Leave/FMLA Short-term, Long-term Disability benefits and Life Insurance